TV chef Tom Kerridge is known for his delicious yet hearty meals, but the star has made a massive lifestyle overhaul in recent years. Celebrity chef and publican Tom Kerridge is known for his cooking talents, but has been hailed for his massive weight loss in recent years. As a familiar face on shows like Masterchef the Professionals, The Hidden World of Hospitality, and his own programme on BBC Two, Kerridge is renowned for whipping up irresistible dishes.

However, his weight ballooned to a hefty 30 stone due to relentless drinking bouts and non-stop snacking amidst the heat of high-pressure kitchen environments. Approaching his 40th birthday marked a turning point, prompting him to abstain from alcohol permanently and to overhaul his diet . He did this by cutting down on carbohydrates, ditching mindless munching, and adopting an eating regimen that didn't compromise on taste, as reported by the Mirror .

The gastronome, author of 'Lose Weight and Get Fit,' used to mindlessly graze on nibbles during hectic services, and once defined a typical drinking session as starting with a pint-sized Negroni made from gin, vermouth, and Campari, followed by an excessive 15 pints. During an interview on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs about his decision to give up alcohol, Kerridge confessed: "I went cold turkey. One day that was it.

I have completely destroyed alcohol for myself." Tom's extraordinary 12-stone shift over a span of half a decade can also be credited to his commitment to .